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Charleston Farmers Market Starting Back Up in “Essentials Only” Format

Marion Square is welcoming back the Charleston Farmers Market on Saturday, April 10, 2021. However, it will be following the “essentials-only” format, only allowing certain vendors to take part in the event.

The Charleston Farmers Market first began in 1989 and is a weekly showcase of local crafts and goods.

The “Charleston Essentials Market” will only include goods from farmers and growers as well as crafters and artisans. Both vendors and individuals who wish to attend must follow CDC guidelines including wearing a mask and social distancing.

The farmers market will be open every Saturday from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm until November 27, 2021. The market is not currently accepting applications for new vendors to participate but hopes to open up to allow more businesses soon.

Charleston officials are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and determine if and when it is appropriate to open the farmers market to run at full capacity.

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International Arts Festival Returning to Charleston in May

The 45th annual Spoleto Festival USA is returning to Charleston in May.The festival will take place from May 28 through June 13, 2021. For those seventeen days, artists, performers and musicians will be showcasing their skills in a variety of shows and performances.

Spoleto Festival USA is widely recognized as “America’s premier International Performing Arts Festival.” This year’s festival will have a variety of performances including A New Orleans Jazz Celebration, Ballet Under the Stars, Two Wings: The Music of Black America in Migration and The Wood Brothers.

According to a press release from Spoleto, “the 2021 season features a reduced number of venues and an overall capacity that is 25 percent of a typical season.” In addition, “all in-person performance tickets will be sold in safe seating pods—essentially “bubbles” of two and four seats. All seats within a pod must be purchased at the same time in the same order.”

Click here to view the full performance schedule and to purchase your tickets to this year’s festival.

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Charleston RiverDogs Announce 2021 Schedule

After their 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID-19, the Charleston RiverDogs are eager to get back on the field.

The RiverDogs recently announced their 2021 schedule, which will begin on May 4th with a home game against Myrtle Beach.

You can grab your tickets to one of their upcoming games on Thursday, April 1 when single game tickets go on sale. It is important to note that there will be some seating modifications in order to follow the COVID-19 protocols set forth by the city and MLB.

Dave Echols, RiverDogs President and General Manager said, “We know that fans are looking forward to coming to games in person and we are looking forward to hosting them in a way that is safe and comfortable. Our motto is “Here for the Holy City” and we have been active throughout the community in the 17 months since the last ballgame at The Joe. It is comforting that we are getting ready to welcome the community back into “our house” where we can entertain them as we always have.”

Click here to view and print a copy of the RiverDogs 2021 schedule.

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Eggstravagant Easter Events Around Charleston

Spring has sprung and Easter is coming up on April 4th. To celebrate, there are a variety of socially distant, family-friendly Easter events in and around Charleston.

Easter Egg Hunt at Alhambra Hall

Grab your Easter baskets and head to Alhambra Hall on Wednesday, March 31st for an Easter Egg Hunt. Kids can enjoy a variety of Easter-related activities and can also snag a picture with the Easter bunny.

Easter Egg Drop on Isle of Palms

In place of the annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Isle of Palms Recreation Department, Fire Department and Police Department will be hosting an Easter Egg Drop. Register online and the Easter Bunny will drop off Easter eggs to your home on Saturday, April 3rd.

Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch at Salty Dog Seabrook Island

The Salty Dog Seabrook Island/Charleston is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be a different egg hunt each hour in order to keep groups small. Enjoy a delicious brunch afterwards at the Salty Dog.

Easter Egg Toss and Parade on Kiawah Island

Start your Easter morning with a parade through Kiawah Island. The parade starts at 10:00 am and will cover the East Beach Village area. Follow the parade with the annual Easter Egg Toss at Night Heron Park from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

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Sip and Stroll Returning This Spring to Middleton Place

Beginning on Wednesday, March 24, the popular Garden Strolls and Wine Tastings event will be back at Middleton Place.

Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark and is “home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America and an enduring, vibrant, and essential part of the Charleston and American experience.”

Each Wednesday night, grab your friends and family for a night in one of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. You can sip on a variety of wine while strolling through a different garden each week. Snacks will also be provided.

The event will take place every Wednesday from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. In compliance with CDC guidelines, face masks will be required for parts of the event. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. The last night of the sip and stroll will be May 26th so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.

Click here to purchase your tickets.

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Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens Reimagined for 2021

2021 marks the 74th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens. The festival celebrates the history, culture, beauty and architecture that Charleston boasts. Proceeds from the festival will benefit education and preservation efforts for the Historic Charleston Foundation.

In order to keep staff and festival-goers safe, this year’s festival will look a little different. Officials have made the difficult decision to cancel some annual events and have required that tours only feature private gardens and the exteriors of homes.

The festival will begin on March 11th with virtual Food for Thought Luncheon Lectures. In-person luncheon lectures will begin on April 5th at the Captain James Missroon House on East Bay Street.

Traditional events like the annual Sip and Stroll and Garden Splendor have been cancelled for the 2021 season. However, in place of those events, a new program will be held. Festival Fridays will start on April 23rd and take place every Friday through August 27th. Festival Fridays will include Morning History Walks and Food For Thought Lectures.The Glorious Gardens Tours will be also held on April 30th, May 14th, May 17th and May 21st.

Click here to learn more about the lineup of events taking place this year and see how you can celebrate this beautiful city.

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Charleston Music Hall Introduces Spring Outdoor Concert Series

Charleston Music Hall is bringing back their popular concert series, “Around the Bend.” The socially distanced outdoor concert series will begin on April 10th with a performance by Robert Earl Keen.

The concerts will take place at The Bend, located in North Charleston at 3775 Azalea Drive. Each concert will begin promptly at 7:30 pm but concertgoers can arrive as early as 6:00 pm.

Concertgoers can also pre-order drinks that will be available in their very own cooler upon arrival. In addition, food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought inside the venue area for patrons to enjoy.

Here’s the full lineup of concert series taking place this year:

April 10 – Robert Earl Keen
April 11 – Ranky Tanky
April 17 – Reggae Night at the Bend: Tribute to Toots & The Maytals
May 7 – Charlton Singleton and Friends present The Sizzling ‘70s
May 13 – Blackberry Smoke
May 14 – Yacht Rock Revue
May 22 – Old Crow Medicine Show
June 5 – The Steeldrivers

Click here to learn more about the series and to purchase your tickets.

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Charleston County Parks Offering Special Events All Year Long

Running out of things to do to occupy your time? Look no further!

Charleston County Parks has got you covered! From wining and dining with friends to starlight yoga on the pier to a Lowcountry cajun festival, Charleston County Parks has planned a variety of safe and special events for patrons. Check out the list below of events taking place in the coming months.

March Events

March 6: Where the Wild Things Run Caw Caw Interpretive Center

March 17: Wine Down Wednesday Old Towne Creek County Park

March 22: Ladies Night SK8 Charleston skate park

March 31: Wine Down Wednesday Old Towne Creek County Park

April Events

April 1: Toast Under the Oaks Johns Island County Park

April 1: Starlight Yoga Mount Pleasant Pier

April 10: Lowcountry Cajun Festival James Island County Park

April 14: Wine Down Wednesday Old Towne Creek County Park

April 15: Toast Under the Oaks Johns Island County Park

April 24: Shaggin’ on the Cooper Mount Pleasant Pier

April 24: Mullet Haul 10K/5K Trail Run Mullet Hall Equestrian Center

April 28: Wine Down Wednesday Old Towne Creek County Park

April 30: Yappy Hour North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

Click here for Charleston County Park’s full list of events.